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Executive Education
05 March 2025

Programme Review: 2024-2025 edition of the Development Policies and Practices (DPP) and Conflict and Fragility Management (CFM)

The 2024-2025 edition of the Development Policies and Practices (DPP) and Conflict and Fragility Management (CFM) programmes concluded in January, bringing together over 70 professionals from around the world committed to addressing today’s most pressing development challenges. As co-organiser of the CFM, the CCDP congratulates the 13 new CFM graduates on their success! 

The Conflict and Fragility Management (CFM) is a 7-months course designed for professionals engaged in development, humanitarian and peacebuilding work in conflict-affected and fragile settings. It provides participants with critical perspectives on global peace and security challenges, along with core research, strategic management and leadership skills and access to a unique global network of professionals in their areas. Its three dynamic modules involve a mix sessions taking place online, at the Hamad Bin Khalifa University in Doha, Qatar and at the Graduate Institute in Geneva.

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Fresh CFM graduate, Chawan Osman Mrasheed, reflects on her journey as a freelance consultant, I research cultural heritage, social cohesion, and post-conflict recovery, working with international organisations and the private sector. My work focuses on integrating cultural heritage into sustainable development, capacity building and peacebuilding efforts. In my thesis, “Intangible Cultural Heritage’s Contribution to Workplace Harmony in Multi-Cultural Settings: The Case of Private Universities in Iraq”, I explored how cultural heritage fosters inclusive work environments. These insights are informing strategies in higher education, humanitarian efforts, and private institutions, enhancing workplace harmony, team dynamics and social cohesion.

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The DPP CFM programme has transformed my approach to policy-making and mediation, equipping me with research-driven tools for navigating complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Furthermore, it has expanded my professional network, opening new avenues for collaboration with international development organisations, academic institutions, and policymakers. Moving forward, I aim to bridge the gap between theory and practice, supporting organisations in leveraging cultural heritage as a tool for capacity building and ensuring long-term, locally-driven impact.

Applications for the next intake are due by 31 March 2025.

Apply here